Farmer Road, Leyton, London, E10

Welcome to Farmer Road – a thoughtfully renovated two-bedroom Victorian house offering period charm, a stylish finish, and an unbeatable location just five minutes from Leyton Midland Road Overground and within easy walking distance of Leyton’s parks and the trendy village scene on Francis Road.

Inside, the home has been beautifully updated, pairing character features such as herringbone flooring and column radiators with cottage-style internal doors and soft neutral tones, creating a warm and cohesive design throughout.

The layout includes two reception rooms, providing flexibility for living, dining, or working from home, while the smart, electric underfloor-heated kitchen is finished in a clean, understated style and opens onto the private rear garden. The landscaped garden offers a low-maintenance blank canvas with huge potential – perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or bringing your planting ideas to life.

STEP INSIDE

The charm begins the moment you arrive at the house, which faces the quiet street with a traditional brick exterior dressed with red-brick lintels and terracotta tiles to the colonnaded bay window and entrance porch. A low brick wall also screens the front patio.

Lined with patterned floor tiles, the glazed porch provides space for removing coats and shoes before stepping through into the hallway beyond. Here, the lower panelling, framed by dado rails, has been painted to contrast with the crisp white walls above, injecting a contemporary character into the space, along with the herringbone flooring underfoot.

The elegant décor, column radiators and high ceilings continue in both reception rooms to your right. Begin in the living room, which is brightened by a beautiful front bay window screened by Venetian blinds and a stylish looped pendant fitting. The rear dining room features a matching light fitting and a tall window overlooking the garden. In the corner, you’ll find a handy understairs storage cupboard.

Continue into the spot-lit kitchen, where the herringbone floor balances the white vertical tiled splashbacks and subtly points towards the rear door, encouraging long looks into the garden. A large side window brightens the area above the sink, which blends into the white worktops to offset the matt green base cabinets on either side and features a filtered boiling water tap.

The kitchen includes an integrated AEG oven with a gas hob and an extractor hood, as well as space for a freestanding fridge-freezer and a concealed laundry appliance. The adjoining WC has been tiled to match the splashback and features a modern toilet and a wall-mounted corner washbasin.

Return to the hallway, where the lovely lower panelling flows up the staircase tucked between the reception rooms. The thick cream carpet underfoot softens both double bedrooms, which are painted in fresh white tones to echo the rooms downstairs. The primary bedroom fills the front of the house, capturing sunshine from two large windows fitted with Venetian blinds and column radiators beneath, which repeat in the back room overlooking the garden.

Black-and-white star-patterned floor tiles complement white wall tiles to create a backdrop for the bathroom. Warmed by a chrome heated towel rail, it’s finished with a glass-screened rainfall shower above the bath, a chic white mounted vanity basin unit with an LED Bluetooth mirror above, and a modern close-coupled toilet. A rear awning window brings in natural light and helps with ventilation, along with the extractor, while a built-in cupboard provides useful storage for toiletries and towels. The house also benefits from additional storage space in the loft, accessible via stairs.

OUTDOORS

The rear garden is a long, fully enclosed outdoor space designed for easy upkeep and future potential, whether you’re looking for a low-maintenance retreat or a blank canvas to get creative with. A patio area by the back door wraps neatly around the side of the house, offering a sunny spot for morning coffee or alfresco dining. Beyond, a central pathway leads down the length of the garden, flanked by gravel beds and ready-to-plant borders, allowing you to tailor the space to your style. A pretty, flowering tree sits at the heart of the garden, adding seasonal interest, while a lockable shed provides secure storage.

GETTING AROUND

Farmer Road occupies a fantastically convenient spot in Leyton, just five minutes’ walk from Leyton Midland Road station and 25 minutes’ walk from both Leytonstone and Leyton Underground stations (Central Line – 24 hours at weekends).

IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

Farmer Road is a peaceful residential street with a strong sense of community. It boasts some of the best Christmas decorations in Leyton, with an annual light switch-on/street party offering a lovely way to connect with the neighbours.

Popular Francis Road is a ten-minute stroll away. The town centre is also close by, where you’ll find local favourites such as The Red Lion pub, Wild Goose Bakery, Panda Dim Sum, Yard Sale Pizza, Perky Blenders coffee, and plenty more besides.

Our local sellers recommend Burnt Smokehouse and Swirl wine bar under the Leyton Midland arches, alongside Gravity Well Taproom, Chop Shop Tavern, Leyton Calling, Bread & Oregano, Wins Bakery and Unity Café. Other favourites include Leyton Engineer for amazing burgers; nearby Yardarm on Francis Road for coffee and cinnamon buns; and Patchwork or Blondies for pizza. For the health-conscious, Fit As Leyton, Pause Yoga and Pilates studio, and Hotpod Yoga are all nearby.

Just five minutes away on the Suffragette line, Blackhorse Road’s beer mile is filled with breweries and fantastic food, including pizza from It's Not Big Dough, barbecue by Black Cactus and small plates at Renegade Urban Winery.

Some beautiful open green spaces within walking distance include Abbotts Park, Jack Cornwell Park, Brewster Road Park, Leyton Cricket Ground, and Jubilee Park, with Hollow Pond and Wanstead Flats and Park extending beyond.

SCHOOLS

Ofsted-rated ‘Outstanding’, Riverley and Willow Brook Primaries are just a 10-minute walk, with Farmer Road within the small catchment for both highly popular schools. George Mitchell Primary and Secondary (rated ‘Good’) is also just a few minutes on foot. Meanwhile, Excel Kids Day Nursery, Barclay Primary School (‘Outstanding’) and Leyton Sixth Form (‘Good’) are all reachable on foot in under 20 minutes.